catholic education ballarat - ENROLMENTS FOR 2027 foundation
Thank you for your interest in enrolling at our school. To ensure that every family has the appropriate opportunity to enrol their child, all Ballarat Catholic Primary Schools collaborate throughout the process of Foundation (Prep) Enrolment. Information collected through the enrolment process is collated on a common database, which is shared by the Catholic Primary Schools in Ballarat.
The application process for 2027 Foundation (Prep) Enrolments:
Register for a school tour by clicking here.
Register your interest in enrolling your child at a Catholic school in the City of Ballarat by completing an online “City of Ballarat Expression of Interest for Enrolment” form found here. At this stage, you will be able to nominate Emmaus Catholic Primary School as your first preference.
Please note: the above form will become active once enrolments officially open on Monday, 9th February 2026.
When completing the Expression of Interest form you will be required to indicate your first, second and third preference schools and upload your child’s birth certificate and baptism certificate (if applicable). You will also be required to indicate medical and educational considerations and any supports your child currently engages with.
Enrolment for 2027 Foundation (Prep) students is now open.
Completing this form does not guarantee that an enrolment offer will be made.
You may be required to attend an interview at your school of preference prior to receiving an invitation to apply for enrolment.
Once completed application forms are received, along with signed Parent Code of Conduct and Enrolment Agreement, a letter of offer will be sent to successful applicants.
Optional: At Emmaus Catholic Primary School, a school tour is mandatory for all new families.
Enrolment enquiries for year levels 1 - 6 please call our school office.
Please see the outline of the current process with the relevant dates below.
A link to the 2027 online enrolment application form will be sent with an invitation to apply letter should you proceed to this stage.
KEY DATES - Foundation 2027 Enrolment
Monday 9 February, 2026 - Foundation (Prep) enrolment applications open
Thursday 14 May, 2026 - Expression of Interest forms close
Friday 12 June, 2026 at 12.00pm - Placement offers sent and list of schools with vacancies published and sent.
Information regarding how to accept or decline this offer will be contained in your letter.
Friday 19 June, 2026 at 4.00pm - Placement Acceptance closes
Each Catholic Primary School will make offers of enrolment in line with the Diocese of Ballarat Enrolment Policy which takes into consideration a variety of factors.
For further information, please make contact via 5330 2266 or admin@emtclear.catholic.edu.au.
